RGI is the newest partner of NPS!
The temperatures are rising, the sun is shining, and we are all starting to peek our *masked* faces back outside. While this summer has started off a little different for RGI and for many others around the country, we have still been busy working on a new set of projects and events brought on by our exciting new partnership with the National Park Service.
Last November, RGI EVENTS, was awarded a 10 year contract for events services from the National Parks Service.
Under this contract, our scope of work will include providing general services along with new and innovative concessions concepts to some of the National Mall’s biggest events. The National Fourth of July Celebration, Inauguration, and the Cherry Blossom Festival are just some of the spectacular events we will have the opportunity to support.
Amongst all the applicants, many of which were companies considerably larger than RGI, we were selected for our ingenuity, commitment to the preservation of the Parks, and our tried and true success in the face of new challenges. For us, it’s about more than ice cream and hot dogs. It’s about creating an environment to enjoy all that the National Capital Region has to offer. We have been busy collaborating with the passionate NPS team to find out what makes each park special and how we will be able to highlight and enhance visitor experience through events and everyday.
One of the first initiatives we are rolling out is the Summer Food Truck Program, where we will be bringing local food trucks into some of the DMV’s favorite parks. NPS has never had the opportunity to bring together such a collaboration, but when RGI’s involved anything is possible!
Parks like East Potomac at Hains Point, Gravelly Point, West Potomac, Fort Hunt, and Anacostia will become even greater spots to escape for a weekend adventure. Many of these locations were without any food or beverage options and will now host rotating food trucks that will please any hungry visitor. Whether you’re craving a classic like burgers, hot dogs, and ice cream, or want to mix it up with Indian, funnel cake, or chicken and waffles, the parks will be showing off something for everyone. Are you planning to host an event at one of NPS’s versatile parks? RGI will be able to set up food trucks for any personal events as well!
Another space to keep your eyes on this summer is the Snack Bar at Great Falls Park in Virginia. It’s out with the old and in with the new as we ditch the typical tired concessions fare for something that will better match the incredible experiences visitors have when exploring the park’s trails and falls. The snack bar will act as a seasonal pop-up for local businesses to show off – starting with DC’s BBQ Bus Smokehouse. BBQ Bus currently has 2 brick and mortar locations in the city as well as their infamous Bus, all serving up irresistible barbecue bites. If Great Falls didn’t have enough to draw you in, BBQ Bus’ smoky pulled pork sandwich or hot and crispy tater tots just might. Is anyone else’s mouth watering?
As an NPS Concessioner, RGI is able to show off the many facets of what we can do because for us, any moment can be a special event.
Grab your shades, some sunscreen, maybe even a picnic blanket because we are out here waiting to celebrate all life’s moments with you.
